deformability en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˌfɔːməˈbɪlɪti/ (UK)
- /dɪˌfɔːməˈbɪləti/
Etymology
Etymology tree English deform Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English deformability From deform + -ability.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being deformable
- (countable) A measure of the extent to which something is deformable (under standard conditions)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deformabilities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |